Jurisdiction

1. When can the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
investigate?

DCI has original
jurisdiction to conduct investigations involving violations of the Wyoming
Controlled Substance Act and violations involving organized criminal activity
across jurisdictional boundaries. DCI
will also investigate violations of computer crimes and suspected violations involving the
sexual exploitation of children. When it involves other crimes, DCI must be
requested to investigate by a municipal, county, state or federal law
enforcement agency, county or district attorney or upon direction of the
Governor.

2. Can I ask DCI to conduct an investigation?

No, a request must be
made by municipal, county, state or federal law enforcement agency, county or
district attorney or upon direction of the Governor for DCI to conduct a
criminal investigation unless it involves drug or organized crime activity.

3. I have a complaint regarding local law enforcement, who do I talk to?

We suggest you make your complaint to that law enforcement agency so it can
be resolved at that level. If that fails, we suggest you contact the County or
District Attorney of jurisdiction with your complaint.

4. I have information regarding a crime, who do I report it to?

We
suggest you report it to your local County Sheriff Office or Police Department,
local Crime Stoppers or other crime tip lines. DCI will take information
regarding crimes and provide the information to local law enforcement agencies.

5. Can I report drug crimes to DCI?

Yes.DCI should also be notified in cases involving the sexual exploitation of children.

6. Where is DCI located?

DCI's Headquarters is in Cheyenne, with field offices in the following locations: